Library Events & Programs

Stop by the teen area and help us fill the bookshelf! Decorate a book spine, or a couple, and add your favorite titles to the shelf. Make sure to come back throughout the month to see other teens favorites!Teens.Drop-in program. Come any time the library is open.

Is your little one ready for a gentle introduction to a classroom setting? Each session of Preschool Pals this year includes books, music, and a simple craft focusing on a different letter.Ages 2.5-5, siblings welcome.

Everyone seems to be reading and talking about "The Anxious Generation" by Jonathan Haidt. Come for a 1 hour discussion either in the morning or evening and share your thoughts on how technology is impacting your family.

Join us as we craft and chat! In April, we will paint canvas bags for you to use for all of your book-related errands. No experience necessary! We will provide all of the materials.Adults.Registration required.

Explore the possibilities of building with LEGOs and meet other LEGO lovers! Use the library's LEGO bricks to build a creation to display in our children's area.Grades K-6.Drop-in program. Come anytime between 3:15-4:00 pm.

Everyone seems to be reading and talking about "The Anxious Generation" by Jonathan Haidt. Come for a 1 hour discussion either in the morning or evening and share your thoughts on how technology is impacting your family.

Stop by the teen area and help us fill the bookshelf! Decorate a book spine, or a couple, and add your favorite titles to the shelf. Make sure to come back throughout the month to see other teens favorites!Teens.Drop-in program. Come any time the library is open.

What's the weather like today? Explore different kinds of weather with with books, activities, and crafts. Register once for all five classes. Ages 3-5.Registration required.

Stop by the teen area and help us fill the bookshelf! Decorate a book spine, or a couple, and add your favorite titles to the shelf. Make sure to come back throughout the month to see other teens favorites!Teens.Drop-in program. Come any time the library is open.

Learn about the life and art of Claude Monet. Create your own pond-centered art in Monet's artistic style.Ages 5-12.Registration required.

Hello, spring! In celebration of the flowers starting to pop up, let's use a water bottle to paint hyacinths.Ages 3-5.Registration required.

Stop by the teen area and help us fill the bookshelf! Decorate a book spine, or a couple, and add your favorite titles to the shelf. Make sure to come back throughout the month to see other teens favorites!Teens.Drop-in program. Come any time the library is open.

Learn about the life and art of Claude Monet. Create your own pond-centered art in Monet's artistic style.This is a repeat of the class held on 4/3/25.Ages 5-12.Registration required.

Join us for learning fun with songs, shakers, and stories!Ages 0-5, siblings welcome.

Join us for learning fun with songs, shakers, and stories!Ages 0-5, siblings welcome.

Stop by the teen area and help us fill the bookshelf! Decorate a book spine, or a couple, and add your favorite titles to the shelf. Make sure to come back throughout the month to see other teens favorites!Teens.Drop-in program. Come any time the library is open.

Stop by the teen area and help us fill the bookshelf! Decorate a book spine, or a couple, and add your favorite titles to the shelf. Make sure to come back throughout the month to see other teens favorites!Teens.Drop-in program. Come any time the library is open.

Join Communication Junction for rhymes, stories, and bubbles and learn basic American Sign Language.Ages 0-5.This program often is full, as our room capacity is 45 people. Please arrive in a timely manner as late entry may not be permitted. Another session is offered at 11 am.

Join Communication Junction for rhymes, stories, and bubbles and learn basic American Sign Language.Ages 0-5.This program often is full, as our room capacity is 45 people. Please arrive in a timely manner as late entry may not be permitted.

Learn about cherry blossoms and create your own springtime branch. Dress for paint!Grades K-4.Registration required.

Stop by the teen area and help us fill the bookshelf! Decorate a book spine, or a couple, and add your favorite titles to the shelf. Make sure to come back throughout the month to see other teens favorites!Teens.Drop-in program. Come any time the library is open.

Is your little one ready for a gentle introduction to a classroom setting? Each session of Preschool Pals this year includes books, music, and a simple craft focusing on a different letter.Ages 2.5-5, siblings welcome.

Stop by the teen area and help us fill the bookshelf! Decorate a book spine, or a couple, and add your favorite titles to the shelf. Make sure to come back throughout the month to see other teens favorites!Teens.Drop-in program. Come any time the library is open.

Library Closed for Staff Training.Vist the library's website to place books on hold, and download digital books.

Stop by the teen area and help us fill the bookshelf! Decorate a book spine, or a couple, and add your favorite titles to the shelf. Make sure to come back throughout the month to see other teens favorites!Teens.Drop-in program. Come any time the library is open.

Join us for learning fun with songs, shakers, and stories!Ages 0-5, siblings welcome.

Join us for learning fun with songs, shakers, and stories!Ages 0-5, siblings welcome.

Come learn about how Disney animators draw your favorite characters! Can you draw them?Grades 4-6.Registration required.

Stop by the teen area and help us fill the bookshelf! Decorate a book spine, or a couple, and add your favorite titles to the shelf. Make sure to come back throughout the month to see other teens favorites!Teens.Drop-in program. Come any time the library is open.

Stop by the teen area and help us fill the bookshelf! Decorate a book spine, or a couple, and add your favorite titles to the shelf. Make sure to come back throughout the month to see other teens favorites!Teens.Drop-in program. Come any time the library is open.

You don't have to sit still for this storytime! Wiggles & Giggles is an active storytime designed for new walkers, movers, and shakers. Songs and a story are followed by a short playtime.Ages 1-3, siblings welcome.

Do you have tech questions?Book a 30-minute, one-on-one appointment by calling 309-263-2200.  Topics could include: finding items on the internet and using email;  MPL apps; navigating a new device; and connecting with social media.  We can give a little assistance to get started doin...read more

Stop by the teen area and help us fill the bookshelf! Decorate a book spine, or a couple, and add your favorite titles to the shelf. Make sure to come back throughout the month to see other teens favorites!Teens.Drop-in program. Come any time the library is open.

Is your little one ready for a gentle introduction to a classroom setting? Each session of Preschool Pals this year includes books, music, and a simple craft focusing on a different letter.Ages 2.5-5, siblings welcome.

What to do with baby? Bring them to the library! Baby Bounce features songs & rhymes to use at home as well as a chance to socialize with others caring for little ones.Ages 0-18 months, siblings welcome.

Explore the possibilities of building with LEGOs and meet other LEGO lovers! Use the library's LEGO bricks to build a creation to display in our children's area.Grades K-6.Drop-in program. Come anytime between 3:15-4:00 pm.

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you will create your own mini ecosystem with live plants in a plastic bottle terrarium. Explore the wonders of nature, science, and sustainability by learning about interactions between soil, water, and plants. Nicole Flowers-Kimmerle, Horticulture Educator...read more

Join us for bookish conversation at a local restaurant. Request to join our Facebook group for updates. Pick up a copy of the current month's selection at the checkout desk.April 15 at Garner's Pizza & Wings: Should We Stay or Should We Go by Lionel Shriver.Adults.New members always...read more

Stop by the teen area and help us fill the bookshelf! Decorate a book spine, or a couple, and add your favorite titles to the shelf. Make sure to come back throughout the month to see other teens favorites!Teens.Drop-in program. Come any time the library is open.

This program has been cancelled to due to low registration. It will be repeated fall of 2025. Learn how windmills generate energy and create your own mini model.Grades 2-3.Registration required.

Stop by the teen area and help us fill the bookshelf! Decorate a book spine, or a couple, and add your favorite titles to the shelf. Make sure to come back throughout the month to see other teens favorites!Teens.Drop-in program. Come any time the library is open.

Join us as we explore books that are considered classics and discuss whether or not they have stood the test of time. In April we will read and discuss the 1979 comedic science fiction novel, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams.Copies of the book will be available for checkout ...read more

Join us as we explore books that are considered classics and discuss whether or not they have stood the test of time. In April we will read and discuss the 1979 comedic science fiction novel, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams.Copies of the book will be available for checkout ...read more

Library Closed for Good Friday.Vist the library's website to place books on hold, and download digital books.

Library Closed for Easter Weekend.Vist the library's website to place books on hold, and download digital books.

Stop by the teen area and help us fill the bookshelf! Decorate a book spine, or a couple, and add your favorite titles to the shelf. Make sure to come back throughout the month to see other teens favorites!Teens.Drop-in program. Come any time the library is open.

Join Communication Junction for rhymes, stories, and bubbles and learn basic American Sign Language.Ages 0-5.This program often is full, as our room capacity is 45 people. Please arrive in a timely manner as late entry may not be permitted. Another session is offered at 11 am.

Join Communication Junction for rhymes, stories, and bubbles and learn basic American Sign Language.Ages 0-5.This program often is full, as our room capacity is 45 people. Please arrive in a timely manner as late entry may not be permitted.

Get creative and use your sculpting skills to make a dragon eye.Grades 4-6.Registration required.

Stop by the teen area and help us fill the bookshelf! Decorate a book spine, or a couple, and add your favorite titles to the shelf. Make sure to come back throughout the month to see other teens favorites!Teens.Drop-in program. Come any time the library is open.

Join us for a night of no-pressure creativity! We will provide a random mix of craft and art supplies, you bring your imagination! We will set a timer and when time is up, we will put the creations on display. Participants will vote on the Worst Bad Art, and the artist will win a gift certificate.Re...read more

Stop by the teen area and help us fill the bookshelf! Decorate a book spine, or a couple, and add your favorite titles to the shelf. Make sure to come back throughout the month to see other teens favorites!Teens.Drop-in program. Come any time the library is open.

April showers bring May flowers, but they also bring puddles. Let's read, sing, and make art inspired by the splashiest footwear--rain boots.Ages 3-5.Registration required.

Stop by the teen area and help us fill the bookshelf! Decorate a book spine, or a couple, and add your favorite titles to the shelf. Make sure to come back throughout the month to see other teens favorites!Teens.Drop-in program. Come any time the library is open.

Stop by the teen area and help us fill the bookshelf! Decorate a book spine, or a couple, and add your favorite titles to the shelf. Make sure to come back throughout the month to see other teens favorites!Teens.Drop-in program. Come any time the library is open.

Join us for learning fun with songs, shakers, and stories!Ages 0-5, siblings welcome.

Do you have tech questions?Book a 30-minute, one-on-one appointment by calling 309-263-2200.  Topics could include: finding items on the internet and using email;  MPL apps; navigating a new device; and connecting with social media.  We can give a little assistance to get started doin...read more

Join us for learning fun with songs, shakers, and stories!Ages 0-5, siblings welcome.

Stop by the teen area and help us fill the bookshelf! Decorate a book spine, or a couple, and add your favorite titles to the shelf. Make sure to come back throughout the month to see other teens favorites!Teens.Drop-in program. Come any time the library is open.

Come learn about the rich history and legacy of Morton Pottery during our Morton Pottery Showcase open house. Stop in between the hours of 10:00 am and 2:00 pm and visit with Morton Pottery Collectors group members as they display pieces from their personal collections and share informatio...read more

Stop by the teen area and help us fill the bookshelf! Decorate a book spine, or a couple, and add your favorite titles to the shelf. Make sure to come back throughout the month to see other teens favorites!Teens.Drop-in program. Come any time the library is open.

You don't have to sit still for this storytime! Wiggles & Giggles is an active storytime designed for new walkers, movers, and shakers. Songs and a story are followed by a short playtime.Ages 1-3, siblings welcome.

Stop by the teen area and help us fill the bookshelf! Decorate a book spine, or a couple, and add your favorite titles to the shelf. Make sure to come back throughout the month to see other teens favorites!Teens.Drop-in program. Come any time the library is open.

Is your little one ready for a gentle introduction to a classroom setting? Each session of Preschool Pals this year includes books, music, and a simple craft focusing on a different letter.Ages 2.5-5, siblings welcome.

What to do with baby? Bring them to the library! Baby Bounce features songs & rhymes to use at home as well as a chance to socialize with others caring for little ones.Ages 0-18 months, siblings welcome.

Stop by the teen area and help us fill the bookshelf! Decorate a book spine, or a couple, and add your favorite titles to the shelf. Make sure to come back throughout the month to see other teens favorites!Teens.Drop-in program. Come any time the library is open.

Learn about the May Day tradition and create a spring themed flower basket.Grades K-1.Registration required.